What is a Cannabis-Based Medicinal Product?

The legalization of medicinal cannabis - a legislative proposal submitted to Parliament in the summer of 2019 - was rejected by the Health Committee of the Chamber

Dr. Alfredo Firstenfeld, a neurology specialist, addressed in this interview the controversy about the use of cannabis in medical treatments, in particular for epilepsy and chronic pain. He stressed that, while cannabis oil may be an alternative in certain cases, its use should be strictly supervised by specialists. “There are controversial issues in medicine, where not all the scientific community agrees, and cannabis is one of them,” he said. …

What is a Cannabis-Based Medicinal Product?

Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have been legally available on prescription in the UK since November 2018. This change followed advice from the Chief Medical Officer, who recognised the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis-based medicines. Cannabis has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years. The first modern medical reference to its effects appeared in […] The post What is a Cannabis-Based Medicinal Product? appear…